
Douse
Physical Action
Use 'douse' to describe a physical action that involves pouring a lot of liquid.

He doused the car with soapy water while washing it.
Extinguishing Fires
'Douse' is often used when putting out fires with various liquids.

Firefighters doused the burning building with foam.
Not Just Water
While 'douse' is commonly associated with water, it can refer to any liquid.

The chef doused the pan with wine to create a sauce.
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